Surprise £22 billion takeover offer from US media giant.
Competition and Markets Authority provisionally blocks proposed deal that would have given Murdoch total control of Sky.
According to a new book set to be released next week, Rupert Murdoch once called Donald Trump a "f*****g idiot."
With the deal, Disney gets the Fox movie business, including Twentieth Century Fox, Fox Searchlight Pictures and Fox 2000.
With acquisition of Murdoch empire, Disney now owns even more multibillion dollar entertainment franchises.
Entertainment giant buying huge chunks of the Murdoch family's most prized assets
At least four major southern California wildfires have prompted the evacuation of about 200,000 people and destroyed hundreds of homes and buildings.
Rupert Murdoch's property is in an evacuation zone threatened by blazing wildfires that have hit Los Angeles.
Competition and Markets Authority will explore ability of Murdoch family to "influence the political agenda" if they assume complete control of Sky.
Competition and Markets Authority will investigate £11.7bn deal, government confirms.
It's been a scandalous year at the controversial US network that blends news and conservative comment.
Fox News may have given Trump favourable coverage, but Murdoch Jnr is enjoying more influence over the network.
US media giant wrote down the value of its UK and Australian newspaper businesses by $785m.
In a letter to Karen Bradley, James and Lachlan Murdoch claim delay would sour the climate for foreign direct investment.
Labour Deputy Leader Tom Watson is leading the fight against the mega-merger.
Culture Secretary Karen Bradley likely to ask Competition and Markets Authority to look UK media plurality.
The Australian has built one of the largest media empire in the world, including The Sun, The Times and Fox News.
The Darth Vader of Wall Street has bought and sold firms worth over $100bn, perhaps more than any other tycoon.
In mid-2016 Ailes' legacy as a media titan unravelled following a string of sexual harassment allegations.
Ailes' house of cards collapsed in dramatic fashion last year.
From Bill Gates to Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf, all have had their "pie in the face" moments.
Controversial columnist's departure comes as Sun owner Rupert Murdoch bids to buy Sky.